The faith of the American soldier
By: Stephen Mansfield.
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 198
Subjects: Chaplains, Military -- United States; Soldiers -- Religious life -- United States; Faith; War -- Religious aspects
Description: An exploration of the major wars in U.S. history from the perspective of the religious beliefs of its soldiers discusses such topics as faith in the face of life-threatening military conflicts and the moral dilemmas of killing others. Pastor Stephen Mansfield also examines the impact of war upon the faith of the current generation of American soldiers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-189).
Table of contents: title: The new generation at war; title: Shields of strength; title: Men of cloth and steel; title: Anvil of the warrior code; title: Breaking code; title: Epilogue.